The Community Foundation is excited to launch free opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community building through Colleague Connect.

Colleague Connect is a series of conversation and networking groups set in a fun, informal, and confidential setting. The content of the meeting can include round table discussions, idea sharing, or a speaker. Group members and staff commit to creating a confidential space for peer groups to share resources, discuss insights, and troubleshoot challenges. There is no cost to participate.

As a member of Colleague Connect, you will receive calendar invitations to join the monthly meetings. These are a come when you can group, and we ask that in order to maintain the authenticity and confidentiality of the conversation that only nonprofit professionals holding these positions attend.

Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

Who: Nonprofit Executive Directors, CEOs, and Presidents

When: Colleague Connect: Executive Directors will be held the third Thursday of each month from 8 - 9 a.m.

Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center

Join Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

 

Colleague Connect: Managers

Who: Nonprofit staff who serve in a management role (managing staff, interns, or volunteers)

When: Colleague Connect: Managers will be held the fourth Thursday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center

Join Colleague Connect: Managers

 

Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Who: Nonprofit staff who serve in a marketing, communications or PR role

When: Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center

Join Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

 

Colleague Connect: Development

Who: Nonprofit staff who serve in a fundraising or development role

When: Colleague Connect: Development will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center

Join Colleague Connect: Development

Central Iowa Funders Forum (CIFF)

Who: Staff working for foundations and funders serving the Greater Des Moines area

When: Central Iowa Funders Forum is held the second Thursday of each month from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center

If you are interested in joining the Central Iowa Funders Forum, please email Sarah Cahill for details. 

 

If you have additional questions, please contact Ellie Burns.